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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.02, 3,892.49 and 1,625.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.02, 3,892.49 and 1,625.79 is: 2,243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.02 : 3,892.49 = 1,625.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.02/3,892.49 = 1,625.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.02x = 3,892.49 × 1,625.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.02x = 6,328,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328,371.32/2,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.29

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